Auto Expo 2016: Jaguar launches XE sports saloon starting at Rs 39.90 lakhs

Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd JLRIL announced the launch of Jaguarrsquos most advanced sports saloon the AllNew Jaguar XE in India with prices starting from INR 3990 lacs exshowroom Delhi With an unrivalled combination of dynamic design performance and luxurious interiors the AllNew Jaguar XE has a true sporting character of the acclaimed Jaguar FTYPEBollywood actress Katrina Kaif with the Jaguar XERohit Suri President Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd JLRIL said The mostawaited AllNew Jaguar XE has hit the Indian roads today with its powerful stance and seductive looks To meet the growing demand for petrolpowered vehicles we have introduced the Jaguar XE in two petrol engine derivatives This will also enable us to enter a new industry segment and make Jaguar more accessible to our customers while maintaining the premium and aspirational equity of the brand A performance car with responsive handling and a luxury car with beautiful design the XE connects emotionally with customers who are looking to own a sports saloon that stands apart from its counterparts With a range of distinctive features like no other car in its class we are extremely positive about AllNew Jaguar XErsquos potential in India and are confident about maximising its salesPerformance EnginesThe AllNew Jaguar XE offers a choice of 20L 147 kW Turbocharged Petrol and 20L 177 kW Turbocharged Petrol meshed with 8speed electronic automatic transmission The 20L 177 kW petrol engine achieves a classleading acceleration of 0100 kmh in just 68 secondsThe Jaguar XE will be available in the following models and trims1 Jaguar XE 20L Petrol Pure 147 kW INR 3990 Lacs2 Jaguar XE 20L Petrol Portfolio 177 kW INR 4650 LacsNote All prices are exshowroom in DelhiExteriorThe AllNew XE immediately catches the eye standing out from the competition because of its upscale proportions Its form possesses energy and organic vibrancy with specific FTYPE inspired design cues The signature JBlade running lights are an instantly recognizable Jaguar design feature In the rear lights a horizontal line intersecting a roundel is an iconic styling feature inherited from the iconic Jaguar Etype The stronglysculpted bonnet is a testament to Jaguars expertise in working with aluminium creating a taut muscular appearance The very steeply raked windscreen and the rising waistline accentuate the streamlined coupelike profile adding to the sense of movementInterior Spacious and LuxuriousExpectations raised by Jaguar XEs beautiful exterior styling are exceeded once inside The spacious cabin cocoons front seat passengers with a deep centre console creating a cockpitlike feel The 2032 cm touchscreen for the new InControl Touch infotainment system takes centre stage in the sweeping curves of the instrument panel Directly ahead of the driver is the reassuring familiarity of two large sportscar analogue dials and message centre inspired by FTYPE The driver grips the chunky sports steering wheel and next to the driver the raised centre console adds to the cockpit feel The contourhugging front seats are mounted low creating a sportscar like driving position In the rear all occupants enjoy generous amounts of head and legroom and the deeply scalloped seatbacks liberate even more space for passengers seated in the rear of the XE The XE thus proves that sleek streamlined styling and interior space need not be mutually exclusive Throughout the XE the soft natural forms of the interior architecture lend themselves to a choice of contemporary or traditional materials and finishes Technical fabrics finegrain leathers with tonal stitch give the cabin a bespoke quality Gloss black or embossed aluminum finish further enhances the luxurious handcrafted feelAluminiumintensive MonocoqueJaguar has been at the forefront of aluminum car construction and continues to push the boundaries of this technology The AllNew Jaguar XE is the first of the new generation of Jaguar cars to be based on the allnew aluminum intensive architecture which uses expertise derived from the aerospace industry to deliver premium vehicle characteristics in performance handling and refinement Torque Vectoring by brakingOne of the most impressive functions on the AllNew Jaguar XE is Torque Vectoring by Braking stateoftheart technology has been proven on the Jaguar FTYPE Coupeacute and is now standard on the AllNew Jaguar XE This hightech innovation mitigates the onset of understeer by lightly braking individual inner wheels as required to help keep the car on the optimum line through corners Intervention is subtle and barely noticed by the driver who benefits from more neutral handling reduced steering effort and ultimately a more rewarding driving experience All Surface Progress Control ASPCJaguars unique All Surface Progress Control ASPC is a low speed cruise control operating at speeds between 36 kmh and 30 kmh It helps the AllNew XE to cope with low traction situations whatever the weather and allows drivers to concentrate on steering the vehicle The system also has a pullaway function allowing the XE to move away from rest on slippery surfaces as well as a hill descent function that controls vehicle speed on steeper inclines Dynamic Stability Control DSCDSC monitors AllNew Jaguar XEs dynamic behaviour and intervenes if the system determines that the vehicle is unresponsive to the drivers inputs DSC reduces engine torque andor applies braking to the appropriate wheels to correct the cars direction of travel by counteracting understeer or oversteer AllNew Jaguar XEs latest generation DSC system has enhanced understeer control to reduce speed and regain control more effectively Electric Powered Assisted Steering EPASJaguarrsquos next generation EPAS offers outstanding feedback and control as well as power assistance when needed The system adds to driver confidence by communicating the approach of the limits of grip during hard cornering EPAS allows highlytuned computer control to adapt the levels of steering support whether giving the driver fine control at speed or providing comprehensive assistance during slow maneuvering Exterior ColoursCustomers have a wide variety of 7 colour options to choose from on the AllNew Jaguar XE such as the Polaris White Rhodium Silver Blue Fire Dark Sapphire Odyssey Red Italian Racing Red and Ultimate Black